Podcasts about Stand Alone

In a standalone message, Lead Pastor Grant Bruscoe teaches out of 2 Thessalonians 5:16-18. We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com Visit https://summitchurchnw.com/kids-online for our Sunday Kids experience! For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com.

As we begin the Advent season, on the first Sunday the Christian Church around the world often begins by talking about hope. Hope is the persistent trust that believes and acts as though the thing hoped for will happen. In the past, the Jewish people persisted in hope that the Messiah would come. He did come as Messiah Jesus. Today, Christians persist in hope that Jesus will come again to set not just humans right with God but all things! But hoping in the midst of pain and struggle, when we can't see with our eyes proof that we aren't hoping in vain, is difficult. Join us as Pastor Jessica opens God's Word to encourage us to persist in hope. Join us for service every Sunday at 9:15am or 11:00am (EST). Here are ways to connect with us!Text TODAY to 937-358-6565 to let us know you decided to say 'Yes!' to Jesus leading your life. Text BAPTISM to 937-358-6565 to find out more about getting baptized as an expression of your new faith.Text SERVE to 937-358-6565 to find a serve community to join that matches your skills and passions.Text PRAYER to 937-358-6565 to let us know how we can be praying for you!And if you would like to support The Valley Church financially or participate in Be Rich, you can GIVE online via our website: www.thevalley.church/give.Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videosLicense code: 1EBH3J7EM5DURCTO

What Truth Is the Word Reflecting to You? What is Scripture revealing about your heart? Listen as Pastor Jennifer Beyer walks us through the story of Jacob!

Message from Aron Kirk on November 30, 2025

Message from Doug Kempton on November 30, 2025

Each December, we celebrate Christmas with lights, trees, and candy canes alongside hope, joy, and peace. In the mix of so many good things, it's easy to miss the meaning of it all. Join us as we seek a most meaningful Christmas for ourselves, for our families, for our friends, and for our world.

This week we are kicking off our Advent series, "God With Us." Do you ever wonder if God really sees you or even cares? Do you ever feel like you've really blown it and God's mercy has run out? Join us on Sunday as we look at Matthew 1:18-25 and discover the "Hope For Sinners."

Message from Shano Raranje on November 30, 2025

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-15Sermon Series: Guest Speaker Sermon Discussion Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BiCtbVqp6dzg0QtnJkThSHSEUatCXvBg/view?usp=sharing

Message from Bishop Paul Donison on 29/11/2025

LEARNING TO STAND ALONE (Acts 6:3-15; 7:51-60) I want to talk to you today about “Learning to Stand Alone.” I thank God for the power that we have when we stand together.  Someone has said that “One will chase a thousand; ten will chase ten thousand.” Thank God for the power that we have to stand together as brothers and sisters in Christ.  But you know, the time may come when you are all by yourself, when you don't have your brothers and sisters in Christ around about you. And you are going to have to learn how to stand alone.  There is coming a time when you are going to have to be one against the crowd, and you are going to be all by yourself against great odds.  One of most common situations for Christians today where this is true, is when we send our kids off to college.  If your child is a follower of Christ, then they are going to have to stand alone, even at our religious universities and seminaries.  They will have in their college classes, atheistic, agnostic, cynics, for professors.  They may be the only Christian in that class, and they are going to have to stand up for the Lord Jesus.  Another common area is on your job, where you are forced to deal with DEI mandates from your employer, and training on how to interact with people who believe that being a Christian, and having Christian morals, is an offence that you can be fired for.  But, you will have to stand up for the Lord Jesus. The point is that there are times when we are going to have to stand alone, because we are twice-born people in a world of once-born people, and we are going to find ourselves going against the tide. And as we get closer to the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to find that the opposition is sharpening, and the hostility is emerging more vicious, and more furious than ever, and we will have to stand alone. The Bible says that we are to stand against that evil. It says to “take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” (Ephesians 6:13) Our job, our duty, and our privilege is to stand for Christ. Click on the link below to hear a message on the secret to standing for Christ. If you have to stand alone, then stand alone, and let the Holy Spirit of God give you wisdom to speak for Christ. Let him give you power to stand for Christ. Let him give you faith to suffer for Christ. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

This Thanksgiving, explore the powerful truth that you don't have to find your way to God. He came to you! See how Jesus' life, from the ordinary to the extraordinary, opened the door so you could finally come home.

Speaker: Trenton Stokes

Speaker: Matt Rexford

November 23rd, 2025 | Standalone | 1 Peter 1:3-7What does it really mean to be sure of your salvation? In a world where certainty is rare and often feels impossible, Pastor Ben Lofton turns to 1 Peter 1:3–7 to help believers discover where true assurance is found—and how to recognize the evidence of a transformed life.In this stand-alone message, positioned between sermon series, Pastor Ben dives deep into one of the most foundational questions of the Christian faith: How can I know that I'm truly saved? Whether you struggle with doubt, wrestle with false assurance, or simply want to grow in confidence before God, this passage offers clarity, hope, and solid ground.Through Peter's words to suffering, persecuted believers, we explore three essential truths:Salvation is an act of God's grace, made possible through the finished work of Jesus—not something we earn or achieve on our own.Our salvation is held and guarded by God, secured by the Holy Spirit and sustained by God's power, not our performance.Assurance is revealed through transformation, as genuine faith produces real fruit, endurance, and an ongoing work of the Spirit in our lives.Pastor Ben reminds us that the Christian life is one of long obedience, shaped over time by the power of the Holy Spirit. A transformed heart leads to a transformed life—not perfectly, but undeniably. And the evidence of that transformation becomes the foundation of our assurance.Whether you're seeking confidence in your salvation, discerning areas of needed growth, or longing to see the work of God more clearly in your life, this message will point you back to the hope, security, and transforming power of Jesus.Join us for The Evidence of Assurance, and allow Scripture to steady your heart and strengthen your faith.Do you know JESUS? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need PRAYER? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support through GIVING: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠

How do we keep routine maintenance in our Word and our relationship with God? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through what the Bible says about keeping routine maintenance in our lives!

Charlie Hall teaches that Advent invites us to honestly feel our ache, remember that Jesus' first coming waged war on sin and made us God's children, and to live with rooted hope as we long for His return to make all things new.

Speaker: Matt Rexford

Speaker: Trenton Stokes

Message from Esber Esber on November 23, 2025

Message from Gerard Lavergne on November 23, 2025

Thanksgiving is meant to be more than a once a year thing, but something we do on a daily basis. Why is thankfulness so important in our Christian lives? What helps us live our lives in a posture of ongoing thankfulness? Join us this Sunday as we take a look at Psalm 30 and consider what it means to live "A Life of Thanksgiving."

This sermon emphasizes that every believer hears from God, and His communication is constant, not dependent on our spiritual state or actions. It explains that God's nature—as omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and fully loving—means He speaks through His Word, our circumstances, our thoughts, and emotions, always expressing His will perfectly. The message encourages practical engagement with God's voice, starting with immersing oneself in Scripture to recognize His communication in everyday life.

Rob pauses our series through Revelation to address a key finding in our Spiritual Health Survey. What does it mean to biblically, intentionally, consistently disciple your home? Each of us are called to discipline in this area - both on a personal level and in our sphere of influence. Rob uses Deuteronomy 6:4-9 to outline God's call for us to be diligent with our words and actions, and faithful in our lives and in our homes.

Pastor Ronnie Martin preaches from Psalm 124:1-8 on November 23, 2025.

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Speaker: Matt Rexford

Welcome to the Word of Life AG podcast! Today, Pastor Annie Bullard is bringing the message. But first… If you're looking for next steps, please head to our website at https://www.wordoflifeag.org/

On November 15, 2025, our beloved Jackie Plante went home to be with the Lord. Pastor Scott shares about the way she loved and ministered to people even in her final hours in the hospital.  The good news is that Christ followers can mourn Jackie's passing with grounded hope. To process this as a community, Pastor Scott preaches from 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, reflecting on what happens when a believer dies—how our earthly bodies, like tents, give way to an eternal home crafted by God Himself. What is mortal is ultimately “swallowed up by life.” Scripture assures us that believers pass immediately into the presence of Christ, clothed with a body fashioned by Him. With that confidence, we live—and die—with unshakable courage and hope. 

Speaker: Matt Rexford

Message from Kevin Celestin on November 16, 2025

Preacher: Dave Butler Stand Alone The post The Honor of Singular Faith appeared first on Gathering Church Viridian.

Join us for our annual Missions Sunday with guest speaker Mark Bourne as he preaches on 1 Corinthians 12:12-22. God made each and every one of us unique and diverse with various gifts and talents, and while we may be many parts, we are still one body in Christ.

The clash over plans for Lake Hawea's first standalone liquor store has entered the hearing room - pitting a national retailer against crowds of concerned locals. Katie Todd reports.

Preacher: Dave Butler Stand Alone The post This Kind appeared first on Gathering Church Viridian.

The sermon tells the story of a woman named Fay, who was called by God as a child from deep poverty to faith, and how both she and her husband Bill experienced God's miraculous timing in their lives and deaths. Through their story, the pastor illustrates that God is sovereign, doing whatever He pleases according to His will—not ours—and that His goodness is constant even when we don't understand our circumstances. Ultimately, the message challenges listeners to trust God completely, avoiding the temptation to judge events as “good” or “bad,” and instead to live from the “tree of life,” resting in His divine purpose and goodness.

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Message from Paul Morris on November 2, 2025

What does it mean to be good?It's a little word that carries a lot of weight for many of us. Be a good girl. Be a good friend. Be a good leader. Do good.Good can sound like praise, but become a cage of expectations and shoulds, a performance that chips away at our authenticity. Good is no longer something we are, but is how others see us. It leads us to people please and keep the peace at all costs. And that's especially true for women.All too often, when women are in leadership, their goodness is measured by how they make others feel–good, comfortable, understood. All of that matters. But when the measure of leadership becomes how comfortable other people feel around us, we lose something essential.We perform and manage emotions instead of building trust and respect. We seek to be liked and to fit in at the cost of real integrity and effectiveness. And likability is oh-so fleeting.Respect, integrity, and true belonging take time and discomfort to build, but they last.My guest today has written beautifully and bravely about the cost of being good, the truth of belonging, and the courage it takes to lead ourselves and others through discomfort.Elise Loehnen is the New York Times bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to be Good and the host of the podcast, Pulling the Thread, where she interviews cultural luminaries about the big questions of today, including people like Joy Harjo, John and Julie Gottman, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Esther Perel. In addition to On Our Best Behavior, she is the author of a corresponding workbook—Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness—with coach Courtney Smith (July 2025), and the co-author of True & False Magic, with legendary psychiatrist Phil Stutz. Elise lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Rob, and their sons, Max and Sam.Listen to the full episode to hear:How Elise traced the cultural roots of the “good woman” back to early Christianity and the many additions, erasures, and mistranslations of Biblical storiesWhy we need to pay attention to our envy and how it shows up in relation to other womenHow envy, pride, and greed fuel each other and the ways we stay small and tear other women downHow social media has heightened the risk of reputational damage and changed how women work and lead, for better and worseWhy we latch onto ideas of goodness and purity more deeply in times of greater uncertaintyHow current narratives about the “natural” order are ahistorical manipulations that limit what we believe is possibleLearn more about Elise Loehnen:WebsitePulling the Thread on SubstackInstagram: @eliseloehnenOn Our Best Behavior: The Price Women Pay to Be GoodChoosing Wholeness Over Goodness: A Process for Reclaiming Your Full SelfTrue and False Magic: A Tools WorkbookLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone, Brené BrownEP 123: Befriending Your Nervous System: Building Capacity for Regulation with Deb DanaThe Intrinsic Order that Emerges from Within Chaos (Elinor Dickson, PhD)Dancing in the Flames: The Dark Goddess in the Transformation of Consciousness, Elinor Dickson and Marion Woodman EP 88: Right-Use-of-Power: Navigating Leadership Dynamics with Dr. Cedar BarstowEP 125: Power, Regulation, and Leadership: Connecting to Your Personal Power with Dr. Amanda AguileraThe Reprioritization of Relationship (Lori Gottlieb)Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed, Lori GottliebLessons from Hollywood's Most Powerful Woman—And How They Can Help You (with Donna Langley) | Aspire with Emma GredeAnswer to Job, Carl JungAion: Researches Into the Phenomenology of the Self, Carl JungThe Science of Magic: How the Mind Weaves the Fabric of Reality, Dean Radin PhDMistakes Were Made (but Not By Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts, Carol Tavris and Elliot AronsonSigur Rós - YouTubeJónsi - YouTubeLove IslandThe Gilded AgeMaidenStutz

#246: In this talk from the Saving Real Organic conference at Churchtown Dairy, Emily Oakley explains why so many small-scale, soil-based farms are dropping USDA certification - and why the time may be right for Real Organic Project to pursue its own standalone label. A founding farmer of our movement and former NOSB member, Emily asks one of the most urgent questions in the organic movement today: Can small farms still trust the USDA seal? She outlines what such a certification could look like, what it would take to make it free for farmers, and how it could reconnect growers and eaters through integrity and trust.https://realorganicproject.org/emily-oakley-standalone-label-246The Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince.The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States this year. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce, and pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs from products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations).To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/directoryWe believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be, but that the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing the ability for small farms who adhere to the law to stay in business. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but still paying a premium price. And the lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront.If you like what you hear and are feeling inspired, we would love for you to join our movement by becoming one of our 1,000  Real Friends:https://www.realorganicproject.org/real-organic-friends/To read our weekly newsletter (which might just be the most forwarded newsletter on the internet!) and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here:https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/

On this week's show we look at the streamers and their pricing history. Are they keeping up with inflation or are they seeing how far they can keep raising prices. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Apple TV Revs Up to Compete, For Real, In Streaming 86 Years Ago NBC Made History with First Televised Pro Football Game in 1939 HBO Max raises prices on all plans while WBD reevaluates future Other: Roomie Remote Streaming Price Hikes: A Historical Look Netflix Netflix has raised prices multiple times since launching its streaming service in 2007, with increases tied to content investments and competition. The service now offers four tiers: ad-supported Standard with Ads, Basic (ad-free, one screen), Standard (ad-free, two screens), and Premium (ad-free, four screens, 4K). Below is a summary of U.S. monthly prices for the most popular tiers (Standard and Premium) over time. Year Date Standard Plan Premium Plan Notes 2010 Launch (streaming-only) $7.99 N/A Basic streaming plan introduced. 2011 Feb $7.99 N/A No change. 2014 May $8.99 N/A First major streaming hike. 2015 N/A $9.99 $11.99 Introduction of HD tier. 2017 Oct $10.99 $13.99 Subtle rollout. 2019 Jan $12.99 $15.99 Basic introduced at $8.99 (discontinued 2023). 2020 Oct $13.99 $17.99 Response to content costs. 2022 Jan $15.49 $19.99 Largest hike at the time. 2023 Oct N/A N/A Ads tier launched at $6.99. 2024 Jan $15.49 $22.99 Basic discontinued. 2025 Jan $18.00 $25.00 All plans increased; ads tier to $8.00. Prices are monthly in USD; annual options offer ~17% savings. Current as of October 2025. Note - $8 in 2010 is worth approximately $11.57 in October 2025 Disney+ Launched in 2019 at a competitive $6.99/month, Disney+ has seen nearly annual increases, often bundled with Hulu/ESPN+. It now has two main tiers: ad-supported Basic and ad-free Premium. Prices reflect U.S. monthly rates for standalone Premium (most common). Year Date Basic (Ads) Premium (Ad-Free) Notes 2019 Nov (Launch) N/A $6.99 Single ad-free tier. 2020 N/A N/A $6.99 No change. 2021 Jan N/A $7.99 First hike. 2022 Dec $7.99 $10.99 Ads tier introduced. 2023 Oct $7.99 $13.99 Bundle prices also rose. 2024 Oct $9.99 $15.99 Ads tier up $2. 2025 Oct $12.99 $17.99 All plans up $2–$3; annual Premium $169.99. Annual billing saves ~16% (e.g., Premium $139.99/year in 2024). Bundles start at $9.99/month with Hulu/ESPN+. Note - $7 in 2019 is worth approximately $9 in October 2025 dollars Hulu Hulu, launched in 2007, has fluctuated prices but stabilized post-Disney acquisition (2019). It offers ad-supported, ad-free, and Live TV tiers. Focus here on on-demand plans (most subscribed). Year Date Ad-Supported Ad-Free Notes 2007 Launch $9.99 N/A Early ad-free only. 2010 N/A $7.99 $7.99 Ads tier introduced. 2014 N/A $7.99 $11.99 Ad-free split. Sept 2015 2018 N/A $7.99 $15.99 Live TV at $39.99. 2019 Jan $5.99 $11.99 Promo drop to $5.99 ads. 2021 Oct $6.99 $12.99 $1 increase both. 2022 Oct $7.99 $14.99 $1 hike. 2023 Oct $7.99 $17.99 Ad-free up $3. 2024 N/A $9.99 $18.99 Further increases. 2025 Oct $11.99 $18.99 Ads up $2; bundles up $2–$7. Annual ad-supported: $79.99 (2023) to $119.99 (2025). Live TV starts at $82.99/month. Note - $10 in 2007 is worth approximately $15.19 in October 2025 dollars. Amazon Prime Video Prime Video is bundled with Amazon Prime (shipping/music perks), launched 2006. Standalone option added in 2016. Prices reflect full Prime membership (includes Video); standalone is $8.99/month ad-supported. Year Date Monthly Prime Annual Prime Notes 2005 Launch N/A $79 Video added later. 2007 N/A N/A $79 No change. 2011 N/A N/A $79 Video streaming begins. 2014 N/A N/A $99 First major hike. 2018 N/A $12.99 $119 Monthly option emphasized. 2022 Feb $14.99 $139 Post-pandemic increase. 2024 Jan $14.99 $139 Ads introduced; ad-free +$2.99. 2025 N/A $14.99 $139 No change; standalone $8.99. Prime Video alone: $8.99/month (ads) or $10.99 (ad-free). 200M+ Prime members globally. HBO Max (formerly Max (formerly HBO Max)) Launched 2020 as HBO Max ($14.99 ad-free), rebranded Max in 2023. Frequent hikes focus on premium content. Tiers: Basic (ads), Standard (ad-free, 1080p), Premium (4K). Year Date Basic (Ads) Standard (Ad-Free) Premium (4K Ad-Free) Notes 2020 May (Launch) N/A N/A $14.99 Single ad-free tier. 2021 Jun $9.99 N/A $14.99 Ads tier added. 2023 Jan $9.99 $15.99 $19.99 First hike post-rebrand. 2024 Jun $9.99 $16.99 $20.99 $1 increases. 2025 Oct $10.99 $18.49 $22.99 $1–$2 hikes; annual Premium $229.99. Annual saves ~17% (e.g., Premium $199.99 in 2024). Bundles with Disney+/Hulu at $16.99/month. Note - $15 in 2020 is worth $18.72 in 2025 dollars Paramount+ Evolved from CBS All Access (2014). Rebranded 2021 with tiers: Essential (ads) and Premium (ad-free + Showtime). Sports/live TV drive hikes. Year Date Essential (Ads) Premium (Ad-Free + Showtime) Notes 2014 Oct (CBS All Access) $5.99 $9.99 Launch. 2017 N/A $5.99 $9.99 No major change. 2018 N/A $5.99 $9.99 Stable. 2021 Mar (Rebrand) $4.99 $9.99 Promo Essential. 2023 Aug $5.99 $11.99 $2 Premium hike. 2024 Jun $7.99 $12.99 Essential up $2 for new subs. 2025 N/A $7.99 $12.99 Annual Essential $59.99. Annual saves ~17–20%. Sports bundles (e.g., NFL) add value. Note - $10 in October 2014 is equivalent to approximately $12.65 in October 2025 dollars. Peacock NBCUniversal's Peacock launched in 2020 with a free tier (phased out 2023). Tiers: Premium (ads), Premium Plus (ad-free). Olympics/sports fuel rapid increases. Year Date Premium (Ads) Premium Plus (Ad-Free) Notes 2020 Apr (Launch) $4.99 $9.99 Free tier available. 2021 N/A $4.99 $9.99 No change. 2023 Jul $5.99 $11.99 First hike; free tier ends. 2024 Jul $7.99 $13.99 $2 increases. 2025 Jul $10.99 $16.99 $3 hikes; "Select" tier test at $7.99 (limited content). Annual Premium $109.99 (2025). Discounts for students/military (~$2–$5.99/month). Live sports (NFL/Olympics) key draw. Note - $10 in 2020 is worth $12.48 in today's dollars (October 2025)